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“Our room was up-stairs in the Krueger House in Cypress Creek room which was above a spa and hair salon. We opted to have hot-stone massages which we thoroughly enjoyed! If handicapped, ground floor rooms were available by request. Our room was quiet and had electric fireplace with artificial flame and Jacuzzi in bathroom. Nice.” (kaycarrollm)

Feb 2, 2015

“There are rooms with two beds available-not always the case in a B&B.” (DeborahM736)

Dec 8, 2014

“Some rooms are quieter than others if you are sensitive to noise.” (28carolc)

Oct 25, 2014

“Let the innkeepers know if you want an especially quiet room away from the nightlife next door.” (ConnieA2032)

Oct 20, 2014

“Go the their website and take a tour” (Pert42Texas)

Sep 22, 2014

“Rooms to the rear of the building would be quitter, but the street room was no problem. We slept quite well.” (RobertD90)

Aug 14, 2014

“Mention if you have disabilities so the staff can give you an accessible room on ground level.” (Soccerwz)

Jul 30, 2014

“I liked the rock house. Steps from happy hour.” (blaynet2014)

Jul 21, 2014

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We were given a room because I was participating in a campus event, and were happy we could go grab pillows from home... I'm a little squeamish about finding makeup on a pillow I haven't used. Other than that and fabric walls too close for comfort to the en suite toilet, it was a nice stay. The food was good,...
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Charming Inn/Bed and Breakfast. The place is in need of TLC. The furnishings are nice and the bed is comfortable, but the place could use some maintenance We stayed in the main house in the "Medina" room upstairs; the room was noisy. Noise from the bar next door, the train and the road outside.The breakfast was okay but the portions...
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Stayed here recently just for one night after travelling to Austin airport from the UK. The lady who showed us our room was really friendly and gave us tips on what to see around the town. Our room was in a cottage through the main house in the back. The bed was really high and needed steps to get into...
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We planned a day trip to San Marcos for our 26th Wedding Anniversary and
stayed at The Crystal River Inn.
A beautiful place with nice furniture and great hospitality.
Very peaceful and relaxing.
We had dinner at Palmers which we actually walked to.
My husband attended College in San Marcos so it was a nice walk down
memory lane.

When we were considering moving to San Marcos, my husband stayed in the Crystal River Inn. He called me from the hotel and said, "You're going to love it here--in San Marcos and at the Crystal River Inn." He was right. The Crystal River Inn embodies the best of San Marcos. From the beautifully appointed rooms and lovely garden to...
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My dad and I had SO much fun participating in the murder mystery weekend with five other couples. We were all friends by the end of our stay. I still can't believe Cathy and Bill write the mysteries themselves! Only two people out of the ten were able to figure it out, but we all had fun trying! The gourmet...
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From the moment we walked in the door I could tell we picked the perfect spot! The hospitality was top notch, the breakfast is great, and the rooms are wonderful!!! This will be a place I will stay for many years to come!!!!

we booked the Blanco room at the Crystal River Inn i tried. it provided sleeping for our grandson as well as ourselves for a family reunion. That part was good as well as the nice breakfast we has Saturday morning. The rest, however was not. Our room faced a very busy Main Street and had no sound barrier against cars,...
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Do not believe the pretty photos and read the negative reviews for the true insights behind this place.
We booked a three night stay almost two months in advance by telephone and emailed the owner a few days before our arrival. (The owner does not respond to email inquiries or questions.) When we arrived at the inn there was no...
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I am happy to say that my husband and I had a great experience at Crystal River inn! He had found it online while looking for something special we could do for my upcoming birthday and he did great! The facilities were wonderful and to say the food was gourmet is spot on! Keep in mind that this is an...
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Free Breakfast

Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )

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Free Internet

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Official Description (provided by the hotel)

One of the oldest and most famous B&B's in Texas, this romantic Victorian inn and gardens features twelve designer rooms in four historic buildings. It has appeared in numerous publications such as Southern Living, USA Today, and Texas Highways. Features include fireplaces, antiques, canopied beds, fountains, rose garden, soaking tubs, TV's and phones, suites, and fresh flowers. Long-term apartments with kitchens are available. Full gourmet breakfasts are headliner events, featuring such specialties as Eggs Benedict and raspberry French toast. Repeatedly voted "Best Caterer in Hays County", the inn is widely known for its parties, dinners, weddings, business meetings, and especially its hilarious original murder mysteries....more less

Additional Information about Crystal River Inn

Address: 326 West Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666

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Location:United States > Texas > San Marcos

Price Range (Based on Average Rates):
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Hotel Class:3.5 star — Crystal River Inn 3.5*

Number of rooms: 13

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